Maintenance Technician
Job Description:The Maintenance Technician is responsible for ensuring equipment uptime through timely, in-depth troubleshooting and repair.Performs troubleshooting and repair of all production equipment including injection molders, blow molders, fillers/cappers, labelers, case packers, conveyors, palletizers, and stretch wrappers.Also performs troubleshooting and repair of facilities and auxiliary equipment, such as chillers, air compressors, Reverse Osmosis, other water filtration equipment and general maintenance of the plant.Works directly with machine Operators, Supervisors, Preventative Maintenance Mechanics and Sr. Maintenance Technicians to resolve mechanical issues that arise during shift.Proposes solutions to complex and reoccurring problems on production equipment to Sr. Mechanics and Management to resolve issues.Responsibilities:Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems using schematics, technical drawings and testing equipmentRepair equipment, fixtures, systems, conveyors, and other equipment at facilityModify, lubricate, diagnose, and operate equipment in accordance with Client's defined processesMaintain industrial control systemsWork independently and with other team members to complete repairs in a safe and timely mannerMay fill in for production operator as neededCreate and report repairs throughout shift. Complete required work order paperwork, document parts and material usageUnderstand and follow plant safety rules including safe lifting practices and safe machine operation.Personal Protective Equipment is to be used where requiredRegular and predictable attendance is an essential function of the job to ensure equipment and facility uptimeRequirements:4 Years Experience in Field or similar maintenance environmentExperience in high-speed manufacturing, bottling, beverage, packaging, or plastics industriesExperience with the following technologies:Variable frequency drive (VFD), servo drives, and servo motorRotary equipment such as rotary press or fillerThermodynamics, heat transfer, or plastics processingKrones, Sidel, or Husky equipmentHVAC including chillers and/or air compressorsExperience working with electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic schematics for troubleshootingSkilled in fabrication capabilities such as cutting and welding (mig, tig or stick)Skilled working with electrical systems including 480VAC & 24VDC powerSkilled in the use of shop equipment such as hydraulic and mechanical presses, bench grinder, drill press, mill and lathe, and assorted power toolsProficient skills with precision measuring equipment, such as calipers, dial indicators, bore gauges, and depth gaugesAbility to read and interpret schematics for process and instrumentation diagramsSkilled in the repair of variable frequency drives, servo motors and controllers, communication systems (asi-bus, can-bus, profi-bus, ethernet), PLC input/output cards, and safety modulesWill need own toolbox and basic toolsEducation:High School DiplomaPreferred: Associate's Degree in manufacturing, manufacturing technology, mechatronics, industrial manufacturing, manufacturing automation or other similar manufacturing-related specialization